Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Policy

To indicate institutional compliance with the various laws and regulations that require a Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy, the following statement is intended to reflect that Southeastern Oklahoma State University shall, in all manner and respects, continue to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offer programs of Equal Educational Opportunity. This institution, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and other federal laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

It is the policy of Southeastern Oklahoma State University to take every available opportunity to ensure that each applicant who is offered a position at the University shall have been selected solely on the basis of qualification, merit, and professional capability alone.

It is further the policy of the University to be in voluntary compliance with any and all statutes, regulations, and executive orders which deal with equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, regardless of whether such statutes, regulations, or executive orders be of federal or state origin.

The University subscribes to the fullest extent the principle of the dignity of all persons and of their labors. In order to insure complete equal opportunity, the University shall actively recruit applicants for positions from all segments of the population locally and nationally.

Cathy Conway
Human Resources Officer
Affirmative Action Officer